Conditional green card

Ask a Lawyer

Question

Country: United States of AmericaState: California

hi, I need some information. I have applied for green card as my wife is US citizen, hopefully I will get my green card in couple of months. As my marriage duration is less than 2 years so may be I will get conditional green card. I am doing job and Now my employer is going to make an office of the company in Middle East and wants to send me there, may be in next 6 months and he wants me to send there. how can I protect the time frame of my citizenship as I would be out of USA for employment. I need to know that what can be a possibility so that the duration which I will spend in Middle East for my company is consider as continues residency in USA. Is there any way?

Answer

Shorter business trips will often not be a problem--perhaps you could have the first assignments be of a couple months etc.--

The United States EB-5 system permits foreign traders who are provided an I-526 acceptance to get a two-year conditional green card if they successfully pass a comprehensive background check and spend a certain quantity in accepted ventures that create a lowest quantity of American employements.

But in high unemployment areas, and in rural areas--which includes most of New Hampshire--foreign investors can invest $500,000 in an approved EB-5 project and, in return, get a conditional green card.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.